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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.41, 11.63 and 8.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.41, 11.63 and 8.32 is: 11.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.41 : 11.63 = 8.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.41/11.63 = 8.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.41x = 11.63 × 8.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.41x = 96.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.76/8.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.51

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